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X-ray management plan catches lung cancers early
By Tracie L. Thompson
When there's an unsuspected radiographic finding (URF) on a chest image, who makes sure that follow-up occurs? After dropping the ball for one patient, a center in Oregon has devised a relatively simple and inexpensive system to see that it doesn't happen again.
May 27, 2004
US can replace amnio for fetal heart echogenic in most cases
By Ultrasound Review
(Ultrasound Review) An isolated echogenic heart focus is not an indication for amniocentesis, according to sonologists at the Woman’s Health Alliance in Nashville.
May 27, 2004
SonoSite acquires SonoMetric Health
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Compact-ultrasound developer SonoSite of Bothell, WA, has acquired privately held SonoMetric Health, a developer of proprietary software to assess and manage cardiovascular disease in conjunction with an ultrasound examination.
May 26, 2004
Smith & Nephew releases RF probe
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The endoscopy division of medical device firm Smith & Nephew has launched a line of monopolar ablation probes, Sculptor, for the treatment of soft tissue in joint-related injuries.
May 26, 2004
U.S. cardio diagnostics to capture $3.9 billion this year
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. market for cardiovascular disease diagnostic products is expected to exceed $3.9 billion in 2004, growing to over $4.7 billion in 2007.
May 26, 2004
Study shows CyberKnife capabilities with pancreatic cancer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A study conducted by Stanford University Medical Center researchers in Stanford, CA, concludes that stereotactic radiosurgery is feasible for the treatment of locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The study was published in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology and Biological Physics (Vol. 58:4, pp. 1017-1021).
May 25, 2004
Toshiba gets FDA nod for new flat-panel detector
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for a new cardiac flat-panel detector on its Infinix-i series of vascular imaging systems.
May 25, 2004
Cordis releases stent study data
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology developer Cordis Endovascular has released data from four international clinical studies for its Cypher sirolimus-eluting coronary stent at the 2004 Paris Course on Revascularization (PCR) this week in Paris.
May 25, 2004
Heartlab nets Icon deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Cardiac image management firm Heartlab of Westerly, RI, has been selected by medical device company Icon Interventional Systems to provide image management software for upcoming clinical trials.
May 25, 2004
Stress MRI tops echo for coronary disease detection
By Jerry Ingram
A comprehensive stress MRI exam is more sensitive than stress echocardiography in detecting coronary artery disease in patients who arrive at an emergency room with chest pain, according to a newly reported pilot study.
May 25, 2004
Given Imaging to launch stock offering
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Video-capsule manufacturer Given Imaging of Yoqneam, Israel, has filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a secondary offering of stock.
May 24, 2004
ONI raises additional $3 million
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Extremity MRI developer ONI of Wilmington, MA, has raised $3.3 million in venture financing from its current venture-capital investors Galen Partners and Ivy Capital Partners.
May 24, 2004
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